Benzene pure (NA)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H315, H319, H335, H336, H340, H350, H372, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Aspiration hazard

Flam. Liq Flammable liquids Skin Irrit Skin irritation Eye Irrit 2A Eye irritation Muta 1B Germ cell mutagenicity Carc 1A Carcinogenicity STOT SE (irritating to Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure respiratory system) STOT SE (May cause Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure drowsiness and dizziness.) Aquatic Chronic Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic STOT RE Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure Aquatic Acute Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Label elements Pictogram

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H319 Causes serious eye irritation H315 Causes skin irritation H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness H335 May cause respiratory irritation H350 May cause cancer H340 May cause genetic defects H372 Causes damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H401 Toxic to aquatic life Precautionary Statements (Prevention) P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P201 Obtain special instructions before use P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 Wear eye protection P243 Take action to prevent static discharges P273 Avoid release to the environment P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P242 Use non-sparking tools P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Precautionary Statements (Response) P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Rinse skin with water or shower P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide for extinction P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Precautionary Statements (Storage) P233 Keep container tightly closed P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P405 Store locked up

Precautionary statements

(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment. If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Asp. Tox. 1 Aspiration hazard Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids Skin Irrit. 2 Skin irritation Eye Irrit. 2A Eye irritation Muta. 1B Germ cell mutagenicity Carc. 1A Carcinogenicity STOT SE 3 (irritating to Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure respiratory system) STOT SE 3 (May cause Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure drowsiness and dizziness.) Aquatic Chronic 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic STOT RE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure Aquatic Acute 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute